Cryptic crossword clue
On return, European expresses dissention and bewilderment 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word STUPEFACTION

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The straight part
We know that "bewilderment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bewilderment = stupefaction.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STUPEFACTION mean?

STUPEFACTION noun
  1. The state of extreme shock or astonishment.
  2. A state of insensibility; stupor.

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